Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BBB1B7
RGB
187, 177, 183
HSL
324, 7%, 71%
HSB
324, 5%, 73%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 27
LAB
73, 4, -2
LCH
73, 5, 339
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 341
XYZ
45, 45, 51
LUV
73, 5, -3
HWB
324, 69%, 27%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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